Description
A warm, caramelized side dish combining butternut squash, brown sugar, and spices for a delightful sweet and savory experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the butternut squash and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed squash with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consider creative twists like adding nuts or cranberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg